#reflectiveteacher Archive

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:01 PM EDT

Welcome everyone to the #reflectiveteacher chat! Great topic tonight- How do Ts and Ss manage the end of year stuff? Say hello group!

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Beth from Chicagoland 9-12 welcoming everyone on a lovely Spring evening! #reflectiveteacher

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Hi, I am Charlotte from Kingston, Nova Scotia. I teach grade 2. #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Hi Everyone! Jill from Nova Scotia, Canada. Presently a Literacy Coach, grades 4-6 #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Good evening, #reflectiveteacher. Melissa in NJ...can't believe we're already talking about the end of the year. It's so soon!

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Time flies when you are having fun #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:04 PM EDT

@jillemacd welcome to you once again! Thanks for stopping in and lending your expertise to #reflectiveteacher !

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:05 PM EDT

@BowerCharbow welcome to you! Thanks for stopping in and lending your expertise to #reflectiveteacher !

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:05 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 Really glad to be here again! #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:05 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite Great to have another wonderful #reflectiveteacher moderator here tonight helping out!

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:06 PM EDT

Yes, it is May and TY to @mmorriswrite for her timely topic toniht here at #reflectiveteacher !

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:06 PM EDT

Let's get started with Q1 here, coming up! #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Q1:What activities/learning can be meaningful/helpful to Ss at the end of the year?#reflectiveteacher https://t.co/7kUd04AUdi

suepetersen17 May 10 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Hi from Sue Minneapolis EL teacher #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:08 PM EDT

@suepetersen17 Welcome Sue once again! Thanks for stopping in and lending your expertise to #reflectiveteacher !

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:08 PM EDT

A1 Creating profiles about themselves as learners for next year's teachers #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:08 PM EDT

I like to keep things the same as possible as long as possible. Routine seems to keep everyone calmer #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:08 PM EDT

A1I like to keep things the same as possible as long as possible. Routine seems to keep everyone calmer #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Here's to that...keep the routine it helps a lot #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:09 PM EDT

A1: I like to have larger projects that ask Ss to create things that use lots of material learned! #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:09 PM EDT

A1: Students reflecting on their own work in portfolios and setting future goals are great end-of-year activities. #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:10 PM EDT

What sorts of things do they include in their profile? Def interested in this! #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:10 PM EDT

@jillemacd What are some routines that work for you and your students? #reflectiveteacher

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:10 PM EDT

@BowerCharbow What do they include in their profiles? #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:11 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 Process work, final products, resources that they found helpful through the year...it's really up to them! #reflectiveteacher

JessicaRUpton May 10 @ 7:11 PM EDT

New post about getting better at collaborating - there's always #roomforimprovement! https://t.co/6elGVprkm4 #langchat #reflectiveteacher

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:11 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite Attempting, as much as possible, to keep the same events at the same time each day. #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:12 PM EDT

Profiles could include strengths and challenges,favourite topics/projects, learning styles, artwork #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:13 PM EDT

Sorry, #reflectiveteacher friends, my connection is poor tonight!

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:13 PM EDT

@BowerCharbow and they are passed along to next year's teacher? Do they write letters too? #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:15 PM EDT

Thank goodness for iPads and phones to aide in #reflectiveteacher chat tonight! Here comes Q2....

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:15 PM EDT

Q2:How can Ts can help Ss manage learning as the school year ends? #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/aVA0AvDh0U

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:15 PM EDT

@jillemacd Yes, they are passed along along with an introduction letter, it reminds me of resume #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:16 PM EDT

A2 Perhaps finding ways to apply the learning from the year to a summative project/investigation? #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:16 PM EDT

@BowerCharbow Is this a document/template that you would be willing to share with the group? :) #reflectiveteacher

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:17 PM EDT

A2 T's can keep the routines but recognize the attention span is limited so build in lots of fun #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:17 PM EDT

A2: It's important for Ts to model for Ss that learning is continuous and doesn't end when the school year does. #reflectiveteacher

ChrisAFRIN May 10 @ 7:18 PM EDT

Agree @bleidolf67 @mmorriswrite :)) #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:18 PM EDT

A3: If Ts place study materials/info in multiple places, then it helps Ss manage the craziness! #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:18 PM EDT

@ChrisAFRIN @mmorriswrite welcome welcome! #reflectiveteacher

KRScienceLady May 10 @ 7:19 PM EDT

#reflectiveteacher Finding opportunities 4 learning that excite both teacher and the students, follow the passion,employ #innovatorsmindset

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:19 PM EDT

@ChrisAFRIN @bleidolf67 Thanks, Chris. Glad to see you tonight! #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:19 PM EDT

@BowerCharbow I like to save some games/fun things never used until the end of year. Helps avoid "that again?" #reflectiveteacher

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:20 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 Sorry no template the Ss create the criteria and create as they like, they are all different #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:20 PM EDT

@KRScienceLady I see more and more service learning projects happening in schools. This builds excitement! #reflectiveteacher

ChrisAFRIN May 10 @ 7:20 PM EDT

Hi @mmorriswrite yes time flies - I have organised charity activities before year ends to raise funds for @NUHCharity #reflectiveteacher

ChrisAFRIN May 10 @ 7:21 PM EDT

Thank you @bleidolf67 @mmorriswrite #reflectiveteacher

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:21 PM EDT

@ChrisAFRIN @mmorriswrite @NUHCharity Service learning - so important! #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:21 PM EDT

Energy and focus stay high all the way to the end of the year when students are engaged in what they are doing. #reflectiveteacher

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:22 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 @KRScienceLady Service learning is so important! We don't do enough of it! #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:22 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite what about having an activity where Ts and Ss plan summer activities, share them when they get back? #reflectiveteacher

KRScienceLady May 10 @ 7:22 PM EDT

Can T Bgin learnng that invite Ss 2 continue investigatng summer Bcause they R compelld 2 learn! #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/hRin8Dx4b3

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:17 PM EDT

A2: It's important for Ts to model for Ss that learning is continuous and doesn't end when the school year does. #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:22 PM EDT

@ChrisAFRIN @NUHCharity That's awesome! #reflectiveteacher

ChrisAFRIN May 10 @ 7:23 PM EDT

Unfortunately @mmorriswrite @bleidolf67 tonight it will be a short ‘un for me now 00.23am BST here #reflectiveteacher

paulemcneil May 10 @ 7:23 PM EDT

Teens and Tech: The New Landscape Video https://t.co/5PbQOzdK7L @CommonSense #edchat #2PencilChat #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:23 PM EDT

@ChrisAFRIN @mmorriswrite we thank you for visiting us from across the pond! #reflectiveteacher

ChrisAFRIN May 10 @ 7:24 PM EDT

Thanks @mmorriswrite some S will be doing white water rafting others orienteering and adventure walking @NUHCharity #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:25 PM EDT

@ChrisAFRIN @bleidolf67 I hear you! It's only 7:24 EST here and my eyes are already closing! #reflectiveteacher #notanightowlthesedays

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:25 PM EDT

@KRScienceLady @mmorriswrite I wish that Ss were not locked out of email accounts over summer. I want to communicate!#reflectiveteacher

ChrisAFRIN May 10 @ 7:26 PM EDT

Appreciate your wonderful comment @bleidolf67 @mmorriswrite will catch up on the #reflectiveteacher discussions tomorrow.

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:26 PM EDT

@ChrisAFRIN @bleidolf67 I hear you! It's only 7:24 PM EST here and my eyes are already closing! #reflectiveteacher #notanightowlthesedays

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:26 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 @KRScienceLady They get locked out? That's interesting. Are you GAFE? #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:26 PM EDT

Let's get ready for Q3 here at #reflectiveteacher ...great ideas everyone!

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:27 PM EDT

Q3:Name a fave tech tool that can help Ts and Ss manage work at the end of the year.#reflectiveteacher https://t.co/dFmYZtjDqc

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:27 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 @KRScienceLady @mmorriswrite Try snail mail. Give everyone a blank pre-addressed postcard. #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:29 PM EDT

@jillemacd @KRScienceLady @mmorriswrite love it! #reflectiveteacher snail mail comes through in the end

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:29 PM EDT

That's a great idea...also the #BookJourney idea. That would be great fun for summer reading! #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/Ae9RgoZ1Lw

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:27 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 @KRScienceLady @mmorriswrite Try snail mail. Give everyone a blank pre-addressed postcard. #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:29 PM EDT

A3 Lots of fun on Netpads practising math skills, coding, emailing, writing and reading #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:29 PM EDT

A3 The more I learn about GAFE, the more I can see Ss using these year round. #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:30 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite and if they are blank, they can also decorate them before sending. #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:31 PM EDT

@jillemacd What fun nothing better than a letter #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

ChrisAFRIN May 10 @ 7:31 PM EDT

"Kindness is not an act it is a lifestyle” #reflectiveteacher @RuthAjaib https://t.co/QqXNWWCLRq

takecareofUUU May 10 @ 7:26 PM EDT

Take some time today to reach out & spread a little kindness to someone who needs it. Being nice is contagious.#TA https://t.co/BiqPKpaxNv

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:31 PM EDT

@jillemacd Love it...when they come back to school, a collection of their ideas are waiting for them & their new teacher! #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:32 PM EDT

A3: Always wanted to play around with it, but @ClassDojo might be a tool to use, keep kids focused, on track end of year! #reflectiveteacher

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:33 PM EDT

@BowerCharbow You're having success with this, right? #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261 https://t.co/AvKgH4LdPy

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:32 PM EDT

A3: Always wanted to play around with it, but @ClassDojo might be a tool to use, keep kids focused, on track end of year! #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:33 PM EDT

@jillemacd @mmorriswrite Also sets their mind already on next year! #reflectiveteacher

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:34 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 Using @ClassDojo for the first time this year, kids love it and it is motivating #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A3: Really loving simple stop motion video projects right now...so I'd say iMovie or something similar. #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:35 PM EDT

@jillemacd @BowerCharbow does this tech tool require daily input to be effective? #reflectiveteacher

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:35 PM EDT

@jillemacd Yes, I am, tweaked it a bit but the students are all about it, DOJO love #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Going paperless, having materials online is essential for teacher Ss to build #21stCenturySkills ! #reflectiveteacher

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:37 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 Yes, daily input to keep them into it and Ss set point goals and behaviours that will be tracked #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:37 PM EDT

We've just been introduced to @Classcraft. Anyone here tried that tech tool? #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:37 PM EDT

@BowerCharbow @jillemacd @classdojo and high school, is there a buy in? #reflectiveteacher

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:38 PM EDT

We've just been introduced to @classcraftgame anyone familiar with it? #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Oh man, I am getting some nice tech goodies to check out this weekend, plan for next year! TY #reflectiveteacher community!

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:38 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 @BowerCharbow @classdojo I think the @classcraftgame would be more suitable #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:39 PM EDT

Lots of good chatter with that Q3 tech angle....thank you everyone! Let's move on to Q4. How can we support each other? #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:39 PM EDT

Q4:What are some ways that Ts can help each other as the school year wraps up?#reflectiveteacher https://t.co/PbJaOYrN5i

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:39 PM EDT

Interested to see Classcraft Junior for the younger S's #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:40 PM EDT

A4 Spread Kindness #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A4 Randomly do someone's duty, share a fun idea and materials bring a treat #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A4: Food always reduces stress. Plan a pot luck together. Slow down and talk, put the work aside! #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A4: Collaborative planning and shared classes are lots of fun, especially at the end of the year. And go outside! #reflectiveteacher

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:42 PM EDT

Love outside, walk at lunchtime #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:42 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite You have something there. Those would be awesome fun classes! #reflectiveteacher

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:43 PM EDT

Trade classes #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A4 Scavenger Hunts, Blowing Giant Bubbles...take your learning outside. #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A4: If you can, just pick up some of the extra slack in your teams. There some overwhelmed young Ts out there! #reflectiveteacher

HallCo_eLS May 10 @ 7:45 PM EDT

For LAST #HallCoChat of school yr 5/24 study other chats to gather ideas: #BFC530, @TechCoachBC, #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/twTEJ93JJN

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Kids couldn't get enough of these last year: https://t.co/SKJftabrWE #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Kids couldn't get enough of these last year: https://t.co/khXh9MazPC #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:45 PM EDT

@BowerCharbow I like this idea, although a little tough with high school classes :( #reflectiveteacher

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Plant flowers in the school garden #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:47 PM EDT

If admin could put their meeting online, and then take that time to have Ts play sports together, that would help Ts! #reflectiveteacher

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:47 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 Maybe they could build a school garden or go plant at a seniors complex #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:48 PM EDT

@BowerCharbow Yes, we could field trip out, work on collaborative projects! #reflectiveteacher

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:50 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 @jillemacd T's playing sports together great team building,(Jill remember us playing BB)great laughs #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:50 PM EDT

And here comes Q5, a theme that many of us have started to discuss, so keep the convo going! #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Q5:How can Schools and admin help the school year on a positive note? #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/h0982f4Rsk

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:50 PM EDT

@BowerCharbow Oh, the memories! #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:52 PM EDT

@BowerCharbow @jillemacd we had a bags touney one year, I miss that. #reflectiveteacher

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A5 Have self destruct days where T's come to table with a prob and possible solution to improve #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A5 Compliment your teachers - individually and on a regular basis. Make it authentic! #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:52 PM EDT

@BowerCharbow Love the way you think! #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:53 PM EDT

A5: I think a video message or visit from principal saying "great job this year!" would bring positive closure to year #reflectiveteacher

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:53 PM EDT

A5 Admin host fun events with all staff including a bouncy kingdom #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:54 PM EDT

@BowerCharbow Is your admin on Twitter? I am going to let them know about this! Great idea! #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:54 PM EDT

A5: Take time to celebrate not only the successes, but ALL THE ATTEMPTS AT LEARNING made during the year. #reflectiveteacher

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:55 PM EDT

@jillemacd Woot Woot! I hope they go for it! I am the first one in. #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:55 PM EDT

A5: Take time to celebrate not only the successes, but ALL THE ATTEMPTS AT LEARNING made during the year. #reflectiveteacher #WWPRSD

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:55 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite This can sometimes make prior teachers feel inadequate. It needs to be handled with kid gloves. #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:56 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite Love this idea! #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:56 PM EDT

Teachers like bouncy houses too! #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/XRrE8h0jU7

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:57 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 If only... #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:57 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite it can hurt to hear "They couldn't do it when they arrived, but they can now" #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:57 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite I like the idea of giving shouts out to each other at end of year in an open forum! Celebrate each other! #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:58 PM EDT

OK , #reflectiveteacher community, I am going to catalog the chat and get it out. Lots of good ideas, still time to implement!

BowerCharbow May 10 @ 7:58 PM EDT

@jillemacd @mmorriswrite The right approach is important that is for sure. #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261

bleidolf67 - Moderator May 10 @ 7:59 PM EDT

What's your takeaway of the evening? Mine is: kick in the creative and warm fuzzies at end of year! #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 10 @ 7:59 PM EDT

@jillemacd I would focus more on the risks that individuals took, regardless of outcome, all the new things attempted. #reflectiveteacher

jillemacd May 10 @ 7:59 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite Awesome! #reflectiveteacher #GLIT261